Hire the Best Stakeholder Management Specialists in Chicago, IL

Hello! My name is Dani and I've supported over 65 C-Suite Executives and over 70 teams throughout my career. I've held many strategic roles such as Senior Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, Operations Manager, People Operations Manager, Head of Communications + Engagement, Program Manager, Customer Success Manager, and more! With AI-adoption on the rise, I enjoy creating people first experiences that enable teams to maximize the use of their entire tech stack to work smarter, faster, and better. You will find me multiplying impact across marketing, design, learning + curriculum, engineering, design, communications, legal, and more! I've worked with teams at Duolingo, Discord, Streamlit, and so many more. You'll find my work across different technology sectors such as SaaS, energy and power, EV, health-tech, AI, apparel, skincare and body, and other regulated industries. I design infrastructure, lead people, streamline productivity, and resource teams to feel seen and heard throughout their work. If you have a BIG mission with passionate people looking to positively impact the world, let's chat! Nice to e-meet you!

Most people pick a lane. I built a highway. I'm Jae and in the time it takes you to read this, I've already thought about three ways to make your business run better. I help businesses untangle operations, ship projects, and build brands that actually work — from the inside out. With 8+ years as a freelance business consultant and technical project manager, I've worked across healthcare, finance, hospitality, and creative industries. I bring the same strategic clarity to a $200K revenue recovery audit as I do to launching a brand from the ground up. What I've delivered: — $200,000 in recoverable revenue identified through a billing and operations audit at a skilled nursing facility — 100% staff adoption of new workflows at Rush University Medical Center through a full change management strategy — 35% reduction in audit preparation time through process redesign — Built and launched a full multi-channel brand (SJRH) including digital products, B2B sales strategy, and AI-powered content production. I work well with founders who need both strategic thinking and execution, operations leaders who need things documented and done right, and growing businesses that need project management with real accountability. My approach is direct, organized, and results focused. I don't just deliver documents — I deliver outcomes. Ready to work? Let's go. Check Out Some Cool Things Below & My Gallery Tools Used: Sharepoint| Smartsheets| Gumroad| Microsoft Office Suite| MS Project| Microsoft CoPilot| ChatGPT| Claude Anthropic|| HeyGen| Canva| JIRA| ASANA| SLACK| NOTION|

Project Manager | Program Manager | Asana Implementation Expert | Nonprofit & Mission-Driven Orgs With nearly 10 years of experience leading cross-functional teams, implementing operational systems, and managing $1M+ in grant-funded programs, I help small businesses, nonprofits, and social impact organizations scale with structure. My expertise includes: -Fractional COO services -Program and grant management -Asana implementation and team workflow design -Budget tracking, compliance, and milestone reporting -Hiring support, org charts, and operational SOPs -Cross-functional team leadership + executive reporting Clients come to me when: ✅ Their team is overwhelmed and needs structure. ✅ Projects are falling behind and priorities are unclear. ✅ They want to implement Asana (or improve how they use it). ✅ They need an experienced director to own operations without hiring full-time. 🎓 Certifications & Education: MBA Candidate, University of Illinois M.S.Ed. in STEM Leadership Bachelor of Health Science Asana Workflow Specialist PMP Certified (Project Management Institute) Google Project Management Certificate I’m available for ongoing retainer roles, one-time build-outs, or team training. Let’s collaborate to make your operations smoother, your team more focused, and your impact even bigger!